>> surprised night. we're learning new details about just how a little girl managed to survive the plane crash that killed four members of her

family. and what she's been able to tell investigators. >> hundreds of people pack a neighborhood in delaware county to voice their support for local police officers. >> and the big story on "action news" is a big change ahead in the forecast. >> today was down right balmy. in a few days old man winter will rear his ugly head. meteorologist melissa magee is at the big board with a check of the accuweather forecast. >> hi, walter, sarah we have changes on the way and it's hard to believe that we're in the month of january. temperatures like this outside the high temperature today in philadelphia, despite that moisture in at 55. that's 15 above average. and as you look at numbers all across the delaware and lehigh valleys, most sparts are well above normal. 65 currently in dover. millville 61. trenton 53. philadelphia still holding on to middle auto 50s. 41 allentown and 46 in the poconos. with very changes on the way. and we're tracking the milder air. ahead of a cold front. stormtracker 6 double scan radar showing you the frontal boundary across western pennsylvania and

down through the ohio valley. once the front moves through later tonight from west east direction we have colder air that will arrive for the start of of the workweek. we'll talk about what is ahead as we press forward. we're tracking leftover showers with arrival of the front over the evening and tonight. there say clipper system and arctic blast of air dominating cold air for the rest of the week ahead. details and chilly numbers coming up in the full and exclusive accuweather forecast. we'll send you your way walter. >> stay with 6abc for more on changing temperatures. tune into "action news" 4:30 tomorrow morning with david family matt and karen for the latest forecast. >> and there was a major rally today in delaware countsy to support local police officers. hundreds of people turned out along baltimore pike and springfield to show thanks to the men and women in blue. that's where "action news" reporter ken is live now with the full story. kenneth. sarah this say grassroots effort started with help of

social media. about an hour ago people stood at baltimore pike and bishop avenue and their support stretched mower than a mile towards springfield mall. it was a parade of lights and sirens and long line of support for those that protect and serve. >> they feel -- they have had so much i feel negative support. they need help to let them know we're behind them. >> hundreds lined baltimore pike in delaware county with symbols of the thin blue line in hand. >> i'm from >> i'm from tinicum township and they're very fair to everybody. >> if a rally in response to the wave of protests in the area and around the country most demanding change to the system after deaths of black men at the hands of police. but, others are spewed anti-police sentiments. >> police are not here to hurt they're here to help we want police to know we support them and what they're doing is good.

>> money from the sale of tee shirts that read all lives matter will go to families of two nypd officers that recently lost their lives in ambushed killing and police called the rally gratifying. >> everyone in law enforcement knows we have the line of population behind us and it's a shame the noisy once get attention. these are our people. >> supporters proud to stand here and proud of how police handled themselves the past few months. >> they got their heads held high and they're proud of what they do and everybody in this country should be proud of what they did also. amazing show of support along this roadway. the event raised 7,000 in tee shirt sales for nypd families and another estimated 6,000 in cash donations sarah. reporting live in east springfield this evening kenneth moton "channel 6 action news." >> kenneth, thank you. another ma'amy rally in support of police in west chest chester today corner of high and

market streets. several hundreds held signs of support for law enforcement. meanwhile in new york city today hundreds of police officers once again turns backs offer mayor bill bellagio. the show of disrespect came despite plea from city police chief to put their anger aside. many police officers say the mayor has contributed to environment that is fueled hostility towards law enforcement by supporting protests against police brutality. 25,000 officers turned out to honor officer wenjian liu he was a man that lived the american dream after immigrating at the age of 12. he was a newly wed married two months before killed alongside his partner on december 20. lieu's forge said his son's dream of becoming a police officer deep end after the september 11 attacks. his widow described the man she

knew as her soul mate. >> loving son amazing man and loyal friend. >> the gunman committed suicide after the ambush. investigators say bringsly maiden frepss to killing officers on social media post a short time before the murders. >> police from our area paid tribute to the fallen officer. >> about 100 philadelphia police officers boarded buses before dawn at fop headquarters. in new jersey, dozens gathered in a hotel parking lot in bellmar before heading up the turnpike to new york. all of them compelled to demonstrate solidarity and pay respect for officer liu and his family. >> he represents the brotherhood of police not only nationally but worldwide. it hurts all of us when one of us has fallen we want to pay respects. >> they went to brooklyn to

stand should to shoulder with brothers and sisters in blue. liu and his partner were killed in their patrol car five days before christmas. execution style murder sent shockwaves throughout the country. and it hit hardest with the law enforcement community. >> it affects every one of us. we wanted to make sure we had great showing of support up. there not only for new york city police department but for the community and also family. >> this is the second time in a week that a contingent has left here to pay final respects to fallen officers in new york. they were there for funeral of officer ramos last weekend. and the officers from philadelphia and new jersey joined thousands of others today for officer liu's funeral a reminder to everyone that they have each other's backs and the bad guys are out numbered. >> it's extremely important we show our solidarity not only to the citizens but more importantly to the officer's family. >> another sign of respect, the flag flying at half staff

outside of fop lodge 5 headquarters. air algerie reminder to everyone who passes by of what sacrifice really looks like. in northeast philadelphia, david henrey, "channel 6 action news." >> the medical examiner ruled that shane montgomery died accidentally but so far no further details were announced bend pending further investigation. they found his body in the schuylkill river yesterday less than a mile from where he was last seen in manayunk. there will be a viewing this thursday night st. john the baptist church followed by the funeral friday morning. >> in the world of sports and sports fans including president obama are paying trib out owe espn personality stewart scott. he was diagnosed in 2007 and remained on the air throughout most of his battle. scott will be remembered as a pioneer in sports broadcasting for his witness and truly original style and most tragically stuatr scott was 49

years old. we'll have reaction to his death coming up in sports. a small girl sure vivld a plane crash in kentucky and she may be able to help them determine the cause of the scash. they plan to move the wreckage to a location they can study it further. the pilot reported engine trouble moments before the crash. his daughter sailor survived. her father mother, sister and cousin were killed. sailor spoke to investigators briefly today. >> plane was upside down. her family on board was unresponsive. she utilized her non-injured arm and hand to free herself from the aircraft. >> the girl walked three quarters of a mile through cold bri arizona and mudd in the dark for help. -- briars and mudd in the dark. they have no idea to find how she found the closest house.

>> that story is heartbreaking and unbelievable. >> a gas leak cents several families from their home in west oak lane. >> crews overseas have a tough job ahead as they figure out how to get it car ferry up right again. >> jeff skversky has the latest on nfl playoff picture in sports when "action news" comes right back.

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>> a philadelphia police officer was bitten by a dog this afternoon in the fairmont section. several officers were dispatched top 30 and girard by residents that said several dogs were attacking people. when officers arrived they were attacked by several dogs. the officers shot and killed one dog to stop it and another captured. a neighbor said it was frightening situation. >> i parked my car there and seen the two dogs cross the street. therapy came over here and seen the owner sitting in his car and

had been bitten by his own dogs. >> an investigation is underway by both police and animal control. investigators in bethlehem are investigating a homicide in the christmas city. a person was found dead inside a home on the 400 block of fillmore street. no further details are released yet including victim's gepder but a suspect is in custody. pgw crews spent better part of the afternoon in west oak lane searching for a potential gas leak. they were called to the 1600 block of maylynn street about 1 p.m. by neighbors reporting strong gas odor. officials devac associated 11 people from four homes as a precaution. no sxwrirz were reported and no word tonight if they determined the source of that odor. >> in southern california an intense search is underway for a three week old baby missing after a triple shooting in long beach. officers discovered the child's mother father and uncle inside a home there. all three had suffered gun shot wounds.

detect sivz say the man may have taken cruz but they are not discussing a possible motive yet. two of the shooting victims are in critical condition. >> and it could take salvaged teens in england days to up right this car ferry that ran around near southampton. the ferry was at a 45 degree angle. owners of the ship say the crew deliberate ratsly went aground after the vessel started lifting. a separation operation is underway off scotland for eight crew members missing from a cargo sip that capsized there. >> president obama is back from the cold reality to washington d.c.. they arrived after the overnight flight. they kept their privacy keeping out of sight for the most part during their two-week vacation. back in washington they'll be frank talk on drug trafficking and immigration when they visit on tuesday. the president will have to contend with republican majorities in the house and senate after the new congress is

sworn in this week. >> still to come on "action news" tonight, jeff skversky has sports. >> sports fans are mourning legendary broadcaster espn stewart scott died after a long battle against cancer. jeff has more when "action news" comes right back

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>> jeff here now with sports it's a sad and difficult day for colleagues at espn. >> stuart scott was so unique such a unique voice in energy and style and a lot of respect for this guy. stuart scott sounded like no other sportscaster you ever saw before. he jumped off the screen with outside the box style and catch phrases the world lost a great sportscast world lost a great sportscaster today. >> the big 71, 330 brother

strides up like this after bringing down the house. >> the 49 years sports center anchor died after a 7-year battle with cancer today. he'll always be remembered for unique twists saying hinges like boo-ya that became part of the lex joy con. he was with espn since 1993. among those expressing respect president obama over the years he entertained us and in the end inspired us with courage and love. athletes as well. former star brian dawkins writing #rest in peace stou wart scott the world you left us is in a better place because you shared gifts us with. a moment of silence before the colts bangales wilds card game in indz nap list. colts put it away. andrew luck to dont'a mondaycrew as stuart scott would say boo-ya. indy wins 26-10.

the bengals have not won a playoff game in 24 years. indy plays denver next sunday taken will be flacco and ravens with the patriots next saturday. >> eagles fans depressed with the team sitting home, this may cheer you up. cowboys down ten to detroit lions at the half. last playoff win came against eagles in 010. if the flyers didn't lose enough on the road trip now they're losing money too. flyers are find for undisclosed amount today for violating collective bargaining agreement by traveling the day after christmas. which was a league holiday. flyers gm ron helptall dime him and requested they travel early. routine or not flyers lost and have not won since. dropped five straight including last night in new jersey. flyers rourn home tuesday against ottawa.

>> sixers have little to smile about. road trip ended same way flyers did five straight losses sixers beat up in la by clippers by 36 points. michael carter williams out with shoulder injury another brutal night for the four win team. >> temple owls flying high and have not lost since with wins over can condition and uconn and everyone else in between. fran you should be looking up. temple taking on central florida today at home. that is will couplings in the first coming coast to coast. what a day for jay lind bond. 14 reboupdz, temple wins 84-78. they won a season high five in a row. they're undefeated at home and 11-4 rights now. playing so well just at the right time. >> i was going to say coming together at the right time. >> all right. jeff, thank you. coming up a legal teenager becomes a obstacle to reach his

stream. >> and meteorologist melissa magee has the exclusive accuweather forecast and a preview of world news tonight. >> coming up on world news tonight what saved the 7-year-old girl that survived the plane crash and what's next for her and tornadoes and snow this weekend and life-threatening cold on the way and when zip lining turns dangerous.

>> meteorologist melissa magee has the accuweather forecast. after today, i was hoping we could cancel the rest of winter. >> we can do that? >> fast forward to spring.

>> only in our dreams. tracking bitter cold air that moves in just in time for the start of workweek and beyond. talk about changes on the way. stormtracker 6 live double scan radar showing you that we have a couple of light showers out there. there's a cold front out west. and this cold front will move in west east direction later on tonight and once that moves on through we have colder air that moves in to spend time in the start of our workweek and beyond. checking out highlight across the area today, mild, high temperature in philadelphia climbing up to 55 degrees. that's 15 above average. and when you look at 24-hour temperature changes that's 15 warmner city than this same time yesterday and 21 warmer than dover delaware than it was 24 hours ago. and mild today that cold air is king. check out the cold air across the eastern half of the u.s.. auto 50s and 60s on the 95 corridor and 17 in chicago that's current air temperature not wind chill 5 below zero in bismarck, north dakota we'll

into this arctic chill as early as this week. outside this evening mild, enjoy while you can. 65 dover. 55 in philadelphia millville 61 and off to north and west cold air invading 43 allentown and 46 lancaster and lower 40s as well in reading. here's satellite 6 along with action radar there's a cold front off to the west moving across western pennsylvania and down to the ohio valley and so the front moves on through from i a west to east direction and there could be leftover showers for the rest of the evening and into tonight. but until the wake of that we're tracking some drastic changes on the way. here's setup for us on monday. temperatures tumble tomorrow with northwesterly winds. high temperature in philadelphia only 36. keep in mind average for us this time of year is 40. below average tomorrow much colder with winds gusting up to 30. as we get to tuesday we track clipper system moving in. future tracker 6 showing you 6:00 in the morning mostly cloudy looking to be dry.

tracking a clipper system that difficulties south and east ward. 11 a.m. tuesday when tracking light snow showers that develop and break out across the delaware and lehigh valleys. not a whole lot of accumulation with this. it looks to be moisture starved. that is the case when you're dealing with clipper systems. they tend to be fast moving and they don't pack a lot of moisture. so here's the setup for us on tuesday. the snow will arrive as we get to mid-morning early afternoon and when i say snow i'm talking about snow showers around. and but in the midst of the storm system moving through visibility reduced and we could find a coating to inch of snow showers across the region and in the wake of that bitter blast to follow as we get to midweek and beyond. call from accuweather rain, windy colder, dropping to 35 in city. accuweather forecast colder tomorrow. high temperature 36. tuesday snow showers by the afternoon. high temperature of 32. and wednesday below freezing with high temperature 28. overnight low wednesday 8 degrees and single digits on thursday. winds chills and teens even

though the air emtemperature says 24. not as harch or cold friday with high temperature 33 and we'll start to rebound as we get into next weekend guys, we're tracking. >> walter is leaving the set and booking a flight to florida. >> there you go. >> you said 8 degrees i feel like someone punched me in the ribs. >> sorry about that. >> a northeast philadelphia teen aim area achieved a tremendous honor at action cam was there as kevin o'brien's family and friends celebrate add chiefment as he becomes an eagle stoudt member of troop 367 summerton section and reached impressive status despite a learning disability. congratulations to kevin. >> world news sunday is next on channel 6. "action news" returns tonight at 11. >> for melissa magee, jeff skversky walter perez and the entire "action news" team i'm sarah bloomquist we'll see you

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tonight." sole survivor. new details about how this little girl walked away from the plane crash that killed her entire family. what saved her. our reporter over the scene tonight and what is next frm the brave 7-year-old. wicked weather. tornadoes across the south. a fierce blast of winter in the north. and life threatening cold on the way. up in the air. a violent fall from a zip line ride. what happens when the thrill turns to terror. the one thing you need to know. before you buckle up. and remembers sports caster stuart scott. the man and the voice who elevated the game. >> booyah! >> the tributes pouring in